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Guest Post: 6 TIPS FOR YOUR 6-WEEK WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE!

6 TIPS FOR
YOUR 6-WEEK WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE!

Congratulations
on taking up the Journey 2 Milfhood’s 6-Week Weight Loss Challenge! By signing-up you’re acknowledging that #1
you could use a little weight loss and #2 you want to be healthy and fit…or
maybe just look extra gorgeous in your suit this summer?! Whatever the reason, you've made an excellent
but not an easy choice. Let’s face it,
exercise is hard and weight loss is definitely challenging! If it wasn't, we wouldn't have an obesity
epidemic in this country.

Thanks to
Alexis, I’m here to help! Who am I? I’m a fitness professional, certified trainer
and instructor who had been in the biz for over 10 years. I’m also a mom to 4 year-old twin boys who go
non-stop so I know how challenging it can be to fit in a workout or eat
healthy. The trick is to make it a
priority and keep your eyes on the weight-loss prize – whatever that is for
you; a number on the scale, a race goal, feeling better, looking better, having
more energy – the possibilities (and benefits) are endless!

Here are 6 tips (one for each week of the
challenge!) to help you stay the course:

1. MAKE
SMALL CHANGES: You will see big results from making a few small changes. The “rules” of this challenge outline some
perfect ones: drink only water, exercise 30 minutes a day and limit fast food
to once per week. Follow those and
you’ll be off to a great start!

2. FIND
EXERCISE YOU LIKE TO DO: I know that may sound like an oxymoron but you may
surprise yourself if you try a variety of classes or workouts. One question I’m asked most as a personal
trainer is “what’s the best exercise to loose weight?” The answer is the one that you will DO! Just move for 30 minutes or more a day (as
outlined in the rules!) and you will feel better, eat better and have more
energy!

3. MAKE EXERCISE A PRIORITY: Just like anything else, you have to find the
time to sweat – especially if you’re a busy mom or dad. Find a gym with a daycare or swap childcare
with a friend for fitness time and then return the favor! Getting up early is always a good option but
may also be a least favorite one.

4. EAT
OFF YOUR KIDS PLATE: I’m sure you've heard (as I have) many moms lament “It’s
not helping my weight loss to constantly be eating off my kid’s plate”. Why is your kid eating so much junk? You should be able to eat off your kid’s
plate without worry. If they’re older
and are already used to eating a lot of high sugar or high salt foods you
should try to wean them off now. It won’t
be easy but neither is childhood obesity.
If they’re young and not eating healthy then start slow with a few
fruits and vegetables. The entire family will benefit!

5. SET
ATTAINABLE GOALS: Be honest with
yourself about how much you can take on.
Men and especially women play so many different and important roles that
we often don’t take the time we need to care for ourselves, however, there’s no
negotiating around certain responsibilities.
Don’t set yourself up to fail! If
you’re new to exercise or are coming off maternity leave just set small daily
or weekly goals. It always helps to
write these down! Get some post-it notes and write motivational messages and
then post them where they can be seen – bathroom mirrors, refrigerators,
etc. These will serve as “gentle”
reminders to spend some time kicking your own butt.

6. REWARD YOURSELF: This is ultimately why we
all do what we do. Whether it’s to live
a better, longer, healthier life or to have more ice cream – it’s all about the
reward! When it comes to fitness, try to
make the rewards non-food based like new workout clothes or that handbag you've
been eyeing. I recently read an
incentive plan that Olympic medalist runner Kara Goucher suggested: Give yourself a dollar for every mile you run
(or hour you spend at the gym!) and then buy yourself something each month with
the money you've saved. Now get out
there and start making some money!

GOOD LUCK to
everyone on your 6 week journey!
Hopefully it will last for much more then that.

I’d love to
hear feedback, your exercise updates or have you visit me on my blog at www.vitatrain4life.com

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Thank you so much, for the GREAT tips!!! You are truly an inspiration, Allie! :)